All articles by Michael Cross – Page 5
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Fake 'Satoshi' gets suspended sentence for ‘flagrant’ contempt in bitcoin case
Dr Craig Wright appears in contempt hearing remotely, telling the judge only that he is ‘in Asia’.
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Blow to class action sector as CAT rules on landmark case
Tribunal’s decision in phone charges claim could have dampening effect, specialist lawyer predicts.
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Absent 'bitcoin inventor' faces jail for contempt
Alleged perjuror refuses to attend contempt hearing despite offer to pay his fare from Southeast Asia.
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Global bar body condemns Iran’s ‘chastity and hijab’ law
New measure a ’terrifying escalation of state-sanctioned gender discrimination’, IBAHRI says.
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'Satoshi perjuror' must turn up in person for bitcoin contempt hearing
'A taxi to court provides a convenient and anonymous way to get to the relevant court building,' judge advises.
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Mastercard settlement: Merricks' solicitor condemns funder’s ‘greed’
US-based litigation funder accused of 'sustained campaign' of inappropriate pressure.
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Funder to challenge 'premature' Mastercard case settlement
Marathon £17bn claim on behalf of 46 million people settles after nine years of litigation.
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New rights needed to protect humanity from AI – master of the rolls
Sir Geoffrey Vos says existing forms of domestic, EU or international regulation are ‘probably not competent to prevent AI being used inappropriately’.
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Former SRA director calls on Philip or Bradley to go
If the chair and/or chief executive will not quit, the non-executive directors should resign, respected sector figure says.
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AG's guidance to government lawyers 'unconstitutional', thinktank argues
Revised 'legal risk guidelines' would give attorney general a veto over a wide range of policy decisions, claims Policy Exchange paper.
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Listed law firm founder seeks boardroom clearout
Ian Rosenblatt seeks replacement of three executives to revitalise ailing listed firm.
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Europe’s pincer movement to combat SLAPPs
The Council of Europe has proposed a number of steps to suppress strategic lawsuits against public participation. Will such measures make it into UK legislation?
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Government rules out immediate SLAPP legislation
Justice minister cites 'unresolved issues' with legislation to curb abusive lawsuits.
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Credit hire reform could take 100,000 cases out of court
Revised general terms of agreement includes annual hire rate review and compulsory arbitration in disputes.
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'Immovables rule' has not moved, Supreme Court rules
Judgment blocks the enforcement of Russian bankruptcy order by the English court.
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Commercial leaseholds under scrutiny in Law Commission consultation
Possible reform is part of government plan to revive high streets and town centres.
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Badenoch takes aim at public law 'burden'
Rule of law does not mean having ever more laws to rule us, new Conservative leader says.
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In depth: Supreme Court's Sky ruling sends 'shockwaves' through IP sector
Judgment in Sky trade mark saga clarifies both the law on bad faith registrations and the Supreme Court’s own remit. Brand owners must beware obtaining marks they have no intention of using
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Sky’s the limit: Supreme Court rules in marathon trade mark dispute
Judgment handed down in public interest despite request by both parties to withdraw appeal.
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CFA success fee ‘excessive’, Strasbourg rules in Daily Mail case
European Court of Human Rights rules obligation to pay £250,000 uplift contravened right to freedom of expression.